Kirajhola - Pottangi, Koraput

Kirajhola is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Maliput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirajhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirajhola is 430018. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kirajhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kirajhola

According to the 2011 Census, Kirajhola village had a total population of 302 people, including 146 males and 156 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.39%, with male literacy at 46.51% and female literacy at 21.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kirajhola

Kirajhola is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kirajhola

Kirajhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kirajhola is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kirajhola is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirajhola

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kirajhola village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kirajhola

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kirajhola village are given below:

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